Jellicoe's War

The U-Boat Threat in World War I and the Question of Convoy

Autori

• Nicholas Jellicoe

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Pagine

448pagine

Tempo di lettura

16ore

• Forze armate
• Storia

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Set against the backdrop of World War I, the narrative focuses on the urgent challenge posed by German U-boats to Allied shipping in 1917, threatening Britain's food supply and industrial economy. Sir John Jellicoe, Britain’s First Sea Lord, collaborates with Rear Admiral William Sims from the US Navy to advocate for American support. The book explores the controversial adoption of convoy systems to counter the U-boat threat, revealing the complexities of naval warfare and the critical Anglo-American partnership that ultimately led to the U-boat's defeat.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2024

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